US Bridges

SR 1029 over Pond Hill Run

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile South of Apex · Structure no. 000000000006263

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1029 over Pond Hill Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1029 over Pond Hill Run in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1029
CrossesPond Hill Run
Location1 Mile South of Apex
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.80676, -76.39709
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2024)
Projected traffic179 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1029 over Pond Hill Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 1029 over Pond Hill Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1029 over Pond Hill Run carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 1029 over Pond Hill Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1029 over Pond Hill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.